Central Iowa Trail Network

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For many years, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has been working with public and private partners throughout central Iowa to plan and create an extensive trail network.  The network will eventually include two great loops of 100 miles each, centered near Des Moines.

View a larger version of this map.

Much of the network is in place, and INHF and local agencies are working to connect trails into a larger system that will be attractive as a destination for visitors

The corridor connecting Ankeny, Slater, Sheldahl, Madrid and Woodward was secured by INHF and this trail is in process. Major funds have been secured, but additional gifts are still needed.

INHF continues to negotiate with Union Pacific to acquire other key corridors.

Contributions to this project can be directed to the Central Iowa Trails fund at the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

Learn more from the links below or by contacting Lisa Hein or Anita O’Gara or Cheri Grauer on our staff.  Or donate now through our secure website.


Links:
 

Central Iowa Trail Network introduction page, links to maps and related websites
INHF purchase 24-mile trail segment from Union Pacific, 11/05 news release
Project announcement, Winter 2006 magazine
Project history/plans, Winter 2006 magazine

For more information, e-mail Cathy Engstrom, Director of Communications, or call (515) 288-1846.